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Third Edition

Chapter 6Chapter 6

Today’s WindowsWindows Vista and Windows 7

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Learning OutcomesLearning Outcomes

• Compare Windows 7 and Windows Vista• Install and configure Windows 7 and Windows

Vista• Manage Windows 7 and Windows

Vista• Manage local security in Windows 7 and

Windows Vista


Windows Vista & Windows 7 OverviewWindows Vista & Windows 7 Overview

• Comparison of Windows Vista and Windows 7– Windows 7 has an enhanced user interface– Windows 7 has improved speeds … everywhere– They have nearly identical hardware

requirements


Table 6-1 (page 194)Table 6-1 (page 194)

Windows Vista and Windows 7 Retail Editions



• Windows Vista Features– Windows Aero– User Account Control (UAC)


Table 6-2 (page 195)Table 6-2 (page 195)Windows Vista Features in the Retail Editions



• Windows Vista Features– Windows Aero

• Glass• Flip 3D - CTRL – Windows Logo Key - TAB

– Alt-Tab

– User Account Control• Solved a security problem• But users found it annoying


Figure 6-1 Windows Vista with Aero Figure 6-1 Windows Vista with Aero enhancements, including transparent Glassenhancements, including transparent Glass


Figure 6-2 Using Flip 3D in Windows VistaFigure 6-2 Using Flip 3D in Windows Vista



• Windows 7 Features– Desktop Enhancements

• Aero– Aero Snap– Aero Shake– http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/fe

atures/shake

• Jump Lists and Pinning


Table 6-3 (page 197)Table 6-3 (page 197)


Figure 6-3 Windows 7 with Aero enhancements, Figure 6-3 Windows 7 with Aero enhancements, including transparent Glassincluding transparent Glass


Figure 6-4 Using Flip 3D in Windows 7Figure 6-4 Using Flip 3D in Windows 7


Figure 6-5 A Jump List for Microsoft Office Figure 6-5 A Jump List for Microsoft Office PublisherPublisher


Figure 6-6 Pinned items on a taFigure 6-6 Pinned items on a taskbar, along with skbar, along with the button for a running programthe button for a running program


Figure 6-7 Right-click a pinned item to view its Figure 6-7 Right-click a pinned item to view its Jump ListJump List


Step-by-Step 6.01Step-by-Step 6.01Pinning Items

Windows Vista & Windows 7 Overview



• Windows 7 Features (cont.)

– Desktop Enhancements (cont.)

• Notification Area– Hidden Status icons– Action Center icon

• Libraries

– File System Support


The hidden status icons revealed by clicking the The hidden status icons revealed by clicking the Show hidden icons buttonShow hidden icons button


Figure 6-8 The new and improved notification Figure 6-8 The new and improved notification areaarea


Figure 6-9 Open the Windows 7 Action Center Figure 6-9 Open the Windows 7 Action Center by clicking on the Action Center link in the by clicking on the Action Center link in the message boxmessage box


Figure 6-10 The two default locations for the Figure 6-10 The two default locations for the Documents libraryDocuments library




– Security• Improved UAC• BitLocker and BitLocker To Go• AppLocker• Windows Defender

– Compatibility• Compatibility settings• Windows XP Mode




– Recovery Tools on System Recovery Options menu

• Startup Repair• System Restore• System Image Recovery• Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool• Command Prompt


Figure 6-11 The Windows 7 System Recovery Figure 6-11 The Windows 7 System Recovery OptionsOptions


Installing WindowsInstalling Windows

• Upgrade Paths– Only from certain versions and editions– Windows XP to Windows Vista– Windows Vista to Windows 7


Table 6-4 Upgrade Paths to Windows VistaTable 6-4 Upgrade Paths to Windows Vista


Table 6-5 Upgrade Paths to Windows 7Table 6-5 Upgrade Paths to Windows 7



• Recommended System Requirements– Nearly identical for Windows Vista and Windows 7– Hardware requirements hurt Windows Vista – Same requirements are now reasonable– Memory maximums (Table 1-1 in Chapter 1)

• 4 GB limit for 32-bit Windows Vista or Windows 7• 128 GB limit for 64-bit Vista Ultimate or Enterprise• 192 GB limit for 64-bit Windows 7 Ultimate or Enterprise• 8 GB limit for 64-bit Home Basic (both)• 16 GB limit for 64-bit Home Premium (both)


Table 6-6 Windows Vista Recommended System Table 6-6 Windows Vista Recommended System MinimumsMinimums


Table 6-7 Windows 7 Recommended Minimum Table 6-7 Windows 7 Recommended Minimum RequirementsRequirements



• Preparing to Install Windows 7– Types of Installation

• Upgrade• Multi-boot• Clean Installation


Figure 6-12 The Windows Boot manager menu Figure 6-12 The Windows Boot manager menu showing two choices: Windows 7 and Windows showing two choices: Windows 7 and Windows VistaVista



• Preparing to Install Windows 7 (cont.)

– Run Windows Upgrade Advisor– Prepare to Transfer Settings and Data

• Windows Easy Transfer– Download latest version from www.microsoft.com– Transfer files and settings from 32-bit or 64-bit Windows


Insert illo showing Upgrade Advisor on page 207Insert illo showing Upgrade Advisor on page 207


Figure 6-13 Windows Easy Transfer for Windows 7Figure 6-13 Windows Easy Transfer for Windows 7



• The Installation– Windows Preinstallation Environment (PE)

• Scaled-down Windows OS• Like the old Windows Setup program• Limited drivers• Support for NTFS• Support for TCP/IP• Supports some chipsets and storage devices• Supports 32-bit and 64-bit programs• Supports the Windows Setup GUI


Step-by-Step 6.02Step-by-Step 6.02Installing Windows 7

Installing Windows



• Post-Installation Tasks– Verifying Network Access– Installing Security Software– Installing Updates– Virtual Machine Additions


Figure 6-14 Microsoft Security EssentialsFigure 6-14 Microsoft Security Essentials


Figure 6-15 Options for Windows UpdateFigure 6-15 Options for Windows Update


Managing WindowsManaging Windows

• Computer Management– Tools for many tasks– Use the Disk Management node to

prepare a new hard drive• Partition


Figure 6-16 The Disk Management node in the Figure 6-16 The Disk Management node in the Computer Management consoleComputer Management console



• Preparing the Desktop for Users– Customizing Display Settings

• Display Resolution


Step-by-Step 6.03Step-by-Step 6.03Adjusting the Display Resolution




• Preparing the Desktop for Users (cont.)

– Customizing Display Settings (cont.)

• Multiple Displays– Benefit of more desktop space for open windows– Dual-headed video adapter + second display– Most laptops ready for a second display– Configure multiple displays on Screen Resolution page


Figure 6-17 Select how you want the desktop to Figure 6-17 Select how you want the desktop to appear on multiple displaysappear on multiple displays


Figure 6-18 When you click the Identify button a Figure 6-18 When you click the Identify button a numeral will appear briefly on each displaynumeral will appear briefly on each display




– Desktop Gadgets• Gadgets in Vista were on the Sidebar• Sidebar gone in Windows 7• Position gadgets where you want them• Right-click desktop and select Gadgets


The gadget control panelThe gadget control panel


Figure 6-19 Click the Options button for a gadgetFigure 6-19 Click the Options button for a gadget




– Adding a Local Printer• Windows has many drivers• Simple installation• New Devices and Printers applet


Figure 6-20 Devices and Printers appletFigure 6-20 Devices and Printers applet




– Connecting to a Network Printer• Open Devices and Printers applet,

click Add a printer• Install a local driver to prepare

document



• Installing and Removing Applications– Installing Applications

• Most have custom installation programs• Update application after installing


Figure 6-21 You can update Microsoft Figure 6-21 You can update Microsoft Applications through Windows UpdateApplications through Windows Update



• Installing and Removing Applications (cont.)

– Removing Applications• Preferred method is application’s uninstall• Use Add or Remove Programs if no uninstall program


Figure 6-22 Uninstall unwanted programsFigure 6-22 Uninstall unwanted programs



• Managing Windows Components– Open Windows Features– Turn features on and off


Use the check boxes to turn Use the check boxes to turn Windows features on or offWindows features on or off



• Simple File Management– Windows Vista and Windows 7 Default

File Hierarchy • 32-bit editions store all programs in the

Program Files folder• 64-bit editions store only 64-bit programs

in Program Files folder• 64-bit editions store 32-bit programs in

Program Files (x86)• Default folders for user data: C:\Users\<username>


Figure 6-23 The Windows 7 64-Figure 6-23 The Windows 7 64-bit default folder hierarchybit default folder hierarchy


Figure 6-24 Windows 7 Figure 6-24 Windows 7 default folders for the user default folders for the user JadeJade



• Simple File Management (cont.)

– Navigating Windows Explorer• Save data files from within applications, browsing

and creating new folders as needed• Outside of applications use Windows Explorer


Figure 6-25 A Windows Explorer folder windowFigure 6-25 A Windows Explorer folder window




– Libraries• Click Libraries pinned icon on taskbar (it looks

like a bunch of folders in a stand)• Click on any library in the Libraries navigation pane• Locate the library pane and click Includes• Opens Documents Library Locations window• Add locations to a library• Create new libraries• Default save location


Figure 6-26 A new library with two locationsFigure 6-26 A new library with two locations




– Working with Optical Discs• ISO Mastered format

– Prepares disc for use in convention CD or DVD player– Prepares for use in older computers (Apple and PC)

• UDF Live File System– Works in newer computers (Apple and PC)– Directly copy without first storing on hard drive– Copy items individually over time


Step-by-Step 6.04Step-by-Step 6.04Burning a CD or DVD



Managing Local Security in WindowsManaging Local Security in Windows

• Administering Local User Accounts– User Accounts Applet– Working with User Accounts in Windows

• Administrator can see other local user accounts• Open User Accounts and click Manage another

account• Local Administrator account

– Not visible by default– Administrator disabled by default– Do not recommend enabling Administrator because

it is immune to UAC security feature




Step-by-Step 6.05Step-by-Step 6.05Creating a New Account in

Windows 7




• Administering Local User Accounts (cont.)

– User Account Control• Introduced in Windows Vista, improved in Windows 7• Consent Prompt

– A computer administrator only needs to click Yes to give consent to perform an administrative task

• Credentials Prompt– A Standard user must provide an Administrator

password


Figure 6-27 The Consent Prompt appears when Figure 6-27 The Consent Prompt appears when an Administrator needs to provide consent for an Administrator needs to provide consent for certain actionscertain actions


Figure 6-28 The Credentials Prompt will display Figure 6-28 The Credentials Prompt will display when something requiring an Administrator when something requiring an Administrator occurs while a Standard user is logged onoccurs while a Standard user is logged on



• Local Security for Files and Folders– Folder-level encryption– BitLocker Drive Encryption encrypts an

entire physical disk– File and Folder Permissions

• Access Control List (ACL) • Access Control Entries (ACE)

– Change permissions by opening a file or folder’s Security page


Figure 6-29 The list of Figure 6-29 The list of permissions Windows creates permissions Windows creates on a user’s personal folderon a user’s personal folder




• Local Security for Files and Folders (cont.)

– NTFS Permission Inheritance• Inherited through folder hierarchy• Cannot alter inherited permission• Block inheritance and assign new permission





– BitLocker Drive Encryption• For those with high security needs• Requires either the Ultimate or Enterprise

edition of Windows Vista or Windows 7• Windows Vista BitLocker only encrypts

the Windows drive• Enhanced in Windows 7 to include other drives,

including internal and external. Encryption of external drives is BitLocker To Go

• Off by default




– BitLocker Drive Encryption (cont.)

• Encrypts entire drive– Stores encryption and decryption keys in a

hardware device» Chip with Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

version 1.2 or higher» Removable USB memory device (Windows 7 only)

– Turn on in Windows Explorer– Manage with BitLocker Drive Encryption control panel


Right-click a drive and look for the option Turn on Right-click a drive and look for the option Turn on BitLockerBitLocker


BitLocker is turned on for Drive H:BitLocker is turned on for Drive H:



• Windows Defender– Free anti-spyware software included with

Windows


Windows Defender is turned offWindows Defender is turned off



• Windows Firewall– Personal firewall– Select a network location

• Home or work (private) networks• Public networks (untrusted networks,

such as Wi-Fi at a coffee shop)


Figure 6-30 On this page “Public networks” refers Figure 6-30 On this page “Public networks” refers to public Wi-Fi networks and other untrusted to public Wi-Fi networks and other untrusted public networkspublic networks


Chapter 6 SummaryChapter 6 Summary

• LO 6.1 Windows Vista and Windows 7 Overview– Windows Vista was not a successful operating

system because it had problems that prompted people to stay with Windows XP. Windows 7 corrects many of the problems with Windows Vista.



• LO 6.1 Windows Vista and Windows 7 Overview (cont.)

– Vista and Windows 7 both are bundled as several products called editions. Two scaled down editions of each of these Windows versions, Starter and Home Basic, are not considered mainstream editions.




– Windows Vista and Windows 7 each come in three retail editions. Both have a Home Premium edition and an Ultimate edition. Windows Vista has a Business edition, while Windows 7 Professional is its equivalent. The included features distinguish the Windows editions.




– Windows Vista introduced Windows Aero, and the desktop is enhanced with such features as Jump Lists and pinning.




– Security features such as User Account Control, BitLocker, and Windows Defender are improved in Windows 7, and BitLocker To Go and AppLocker have been added.



• LO 6.2 Installing Windows– You cannot directly upgrade Windows XP to

Windows 7. The ability to upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7 depends on the editions involved in the upgrade—both for Windows Vista and for Windows 7.



• LO 6.2 Installing Windows (cont.)

– The Windows 7 system requirements are nearly identical to the requirements for Windows Vista, but while the requirements described an upscale computer at the introduction of Widows Vista, today they describe a common, affordable computer.




– You must decide on the type of installation: upgrade, multi-boot, or clean installation. You achieve the latter two by using the Custom option in the Windows setup program.




– Windows Vista and Windows 7 installation programs require very little user input.

– Immediately after installing Windows, verify network access, install security software, and finish updating Windows.



• LO 6.3 Managing Windows– Familiarize yourself with the tools in the

Computer Management console, especially the Disk Management node, which will allow you to perform a variety of tasks on disks.

– If necessary, adjust the display resolution, and change the text and object size.



• LO 6.3 Managing Windows (cont.)

– If a computer has multiple displays, use the Display Resolution control panel to configure the displays for the way the user will use them.

– Install and uninstall a program using the program’s own installation program. Some programs do not come with an uninstall option. In that case, use the Programs applet in Control Panel to uninstall the program.




– Turn Windows features on and off in the Control Panel Programs applet.

– During installation, Windows creates a default folder hierarchy into which it installs operating system files and program files.




– The first time a user logs on, Windows creates the user’s personal folders under the Users folder at the root of the drive on which Windows installed. If this is an NTFS volume, Windows will set permissions for the user’s personal folders.




– Libraries appear to be folders when viewed in Windows Explorer, but a library is not a folder—it is an object that keeps track of one or more locations where certain folders and files are stored. There are four default libraries in Windows 7, and you can create custom libraries.




– If you burn an optical disc with the Mastered format you will able to use it in a conventional CD or DVD player, or in any computer, including older Apple Macs or PCs, but the burn process for this format requires hard drive space to temporarily store the files before burning to disc.




– If you burn an optical disc with the Live File System you will only be able to use the disc on newer Apple Macs and newer PCs (Windows XP and newer support it, but older PCs may not). This format allows you to directly copy items to the drive without requiring extra hard drive space. You can also add files to a disc formatted with the Live File System.



• LO 6.04 Securing Windows XP Professional– Local user accounts reside in the local accounts

database on a Windows computer, and the User Account Control Panel applet is the primary tool for managing these accounts.

– You must log on as an Administrator to see all the local user accounts on your computer.



• LO 6.04 Securing Windows XP Professional– User Account Control (UAC) has been improved

in Windows 7 with few events that trigger UAC prompts.



• LO 6.04 Securing Windows XP Professional– Whether you log on as an administrator or

standard user, UAC will not allow you (or malware) to attempt any task that requires administrator privileges. When it detects such an event, it grays out the desktop and displays either a Consent Prompt (for an administrator) or a Credentials Prompt (for a standard user) before proceeding.



• LO 6.04 Securing Windows XP Professional– BitLocker in Windows Vista can only encrypt the

boot volume (the volume on which Windows resides). In Windows 7, BitLocker can encrypt other disk volumes, as well as external disks. This last feature is called BitLocker To Go.

– Windows Defender is a built-in anti-spam utility. Windows Firewall is a personal firewall that comes with Windows.

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